| A | B |
| revolution | a sudden and complete change such as the overthrow of an established government |
| competition | when people compete, to try to win |
| region | an area of the earth's surface that has a certain type of climate and land |
| Appalachians | mountain region that runs from Pennsylvania to Georgia |
| fork | a place where two rivers meet to form a third |
| considerable | a large amount |
| makeshift | made to fit a need, not meant to last |
| surrendered | to give up authority or power to another |
| alliance | a formal agreement between nations, states, groups or individuals |
| congress | a formal meeting of representatives |
| delegates | representatives |
| Parliament | the lawmaking body of the British government |
| advisor | one who gives advice |
| gap | a space or opening between two things |
| monopoly | complete control over a good or service within a given area |
| pioneer | a person or organization who is the first to do something |
| quarter | housing |